BB23: Power of Veto Show Blog Party - July 28

Good evening! While this is indeed a show post and I don't allow spoilers from the live feeds here ... I am personally going to bend that a bit. Just a teensy bit with no real spoilers. 

I think we're in for an entertaining show.

There. I said it. That was my spoiler. Heh.

I'll be live blogging the show's major happenings as it airs here on the East Coast. Refresh the page to get the latest update! So, where's the party? Well, head on down into the comments area. You'll find it there!

We'll just sit through the "previously on" segment humming show tunes.

We pick up the action after the nomination ceremony. Xavier seriously thinks that having Britini as a pawn will convince Brent that she's the target. Well, um. Azah is upset and consoling Britini. She feels left out of her alliance (Cookout) decisions.

Xavier tries to talk to Britini. He tells us that it's the best move to make sure Brent goes. Of course, if he were to put up a Cookout member, that too would assure Brent is out. But Xavier is keeping to his promise not to nominate any of them.

Hannah tells us that she's so fed up with Brent that she's willing to take him out. (Not on a date like he would think.) Whitney wants him out. 

Azah is still having issues over Britini being nominated. Derek F sympathizes but says it is what it is. Brent tells Xavier that he's not dumb, had been loyal, etc. He is not pawn material, but the target. He's right, but Xavier still tells him that Britini is the target.

Brent is sure that he has most of the house in his pocket. Yeah, right. Brent talks to Whitney, Derek X and Hannah. "Nothing about me screams pawn." They all nod but no one speaks up.

Oh, geez, Xavier breaks down in tears to Azah. She comforts him. She tells us that she understands he did what he felt best for his game. She then confronts Tiffany about her and Derek X targeting Britini in the Wild Card comp. Tiffany says it was to make sure Brent stayed on the block.

Tiffany tells Xavier about Azah confronting her. First cracks in the Cookout? Maybe. Xavier chalks it up to emotion on Azah's part.

Ah, the Not a Showmance between Alyssa and Christian. Not my favorite thing. Unlike the producers of the show, I don't care for the showmances, especially if they get to the point of soft porn on the live feeds. It's not quite to that point with these two, but ...!

Time to pick players for the Veto Comp. Xavier picks first and gets Houseguest Choice, goes for Christian. Brent draws Derek F. Britini draws Whitney. Derek tells us he would take Britini down if he wins. Whitney is more concerned that Brent stay on the block so they can send him home. Brent thinks both would save him.

The Cookout has drafted Hannah in ... to a point, at least.

SarahBeth hosts and it's time for the veto comp. Spinning and then bowling again with the participants in tutus! This time it's being done in rounds. They have to knock down the numbers not in their room numbers for each round. The winner each round chooses the match-up for the next.

Britini challenges Brent. Brent is having real problems. Even so, he eliminates Brtini.

Xavier challenges Brent. Brent is starting to get sick. He gets sick and eliminated, too.

Derek F challenges Whitney. Derek beats Whitney.

Christian challenges Derek F. Christian wins and Derek F is out.

Last challenge -- Xavier and Christian. Christian wins!

CHRISTIAN WINS THE POWER OF VETO!

Brent is sure he has the votes to stay. Delusional much, kid?

Yes, he is delusional. He's running around telling people that they need to keep the noms the same. Which, of course, is exactly what they plan. He thinks he's doing some kind of major epic BB move. What he doesn't know is that HE IS THE TARGET and all plan on blindsiding him.

Time for the veto meeting! Christian does not use the power of veto. 

 

BB23: Live Feeds into Tuesday Night - July 27

 

For the next few weeks, maximum chillitude

Here's the latest from inside that Big Brother House of Chill Chinchillas:

• I realize I didn't give you a report this morning. Had I done so, it would have read: Brent continues to think he's all that and can get them to vote out Britini, so much talk about what each one would do if they won HOH, Derek F complaining that the others don't clean up and tons of small talk.
• To be honest, in between random feed blocks for unknown reasons, that could describe much of today as well.
• There were a few things of note, though.
• Xavier had a long talk with the camera (us) while alone in the HOH room.
• I always love it when the hamsters do that.
• He pointed out one by one that he's aligned with everyone in the house with the exception of Britini.
• And, yeah ... he's even Number One on her hit list.
• He says he won the comp to do what the majority wanted and to strengthen the bonds, won't win another comp until he has to for his own game.
• He anticipates at least a few weeks of "maximum chillitude."
• However, he did say this can all go as planned or fall right apart.
• There is a bit of a crack in the Tiffany/Claire/Kyland bond. It seems both of the women think Kyland is trying to be a bit too controlling and take over. Uh-oh.
• Kyland needs to step back on that one. 
• I think Claire and Tiffany (especially Tiffany) are the two who could bring anyone into the final four. Both know the game inside and out and play it like experts.
• Lots of game talk but nothing particularly earth-shattering. We have too many "ifs" going on.
• Brent is still pestering Hannah.
• Perhaps she's tolerating it because she knows they're voting him out this week.
• Perhaps she's tolerating it because she doesn't want to make him angry.
• But if it were me, trust me ... he'd be leaving me alone.
• That's pretty much all I have for you!

Carefully does make-up but does this to her hair

What? This is only the third week?

My future's so bright I had to put on shades

Doesn't that pose bother his left hand?

What if they had a season in which no one could cook well?

Exchanging intel and planning

BB23: Live Feeds into Monday Night - July 26

 

Brent is running the house. Just ask him

Here's the latest from inside that Big Brother House of Rapping Rodents:

• The only thing of real consequence that happened today was the Power of Veto meeting.
• And, that wasn't of any real consequence at all.
• We knew Christian had talked with Xavier and wouldn't be using the veto to save anyone.
• And he didn't use it.
• Ho-hum.
• Britini has accepted that she's merely a pawn as much as she can. She's still not a happy camper and will target Xavier if she wins HOH.
• She's making a new rap for a speech.
• Although her rapping skills are a bit lacking I feel credit must be given to her for even doing it.
• Shout-outs sound better to a rap beat.
• Brent, although told time and time again that the target is Britini, is still convinced that he's the target because he's all that and a bag of chips.
• He's right that he's the target. But it's more because he can be obnoxious and makes the women uncomfortable.
• That said, he thinks he's talked people into voting out Britini and his plan is working because Christian didn't save her.
• Oy.
• Azah has calmed down some. However, I think the damage is done. She will never be a strong ally if she's such an emotional player.
• That's about it. We had a lot of odd and lengthy feeds blocks today. I don't know why.

Derek X is coming along well for a recruit

Yep, another rap this week.

My hope for the final three

Dazed by the wonder that is Brent

Get it together, Azah!

BB23: Live Feeds into Monday Morning - July 26

We called those hats "fishing hats" when I was young.

Here's the latest from inside that Big Brother House of Trapped Terrapins:

• Sunday is generally the day the least game happenings happen.
• Combine the open backyard with no comps going on, veto pretty much decided and you pretty much have a whole lot of nothing.
• And, yeah ... yesterday lived up to the reputation.
• They played pool.
• They laid about in the hammock.
• They played in the pool.
• They played volleyball.
• They hung out in the hot tub.
• Once inside, as this group has been, they have group activities as they do. Improv, group games, you name it.
• This crowd generally gets along well with each other.
• Brent thinks he does, but his own ego is his worst enemy.
• And, he remains the target this week.
• Azah feels she is being left out of the loop with the Cookout.
• Well, she is -- to an extent anyway. Her hissy fit over Britini being nominated has decimated her own game.
• Actually, I can see her and Derek F being the first ones out from the Cookout probably before Claire and Derek X.
• I had high hopes for Azah, possibly because I adore her old school afro hair style. But if she wants to lose her game so Britini can stay in ... well, she ain't no gamer to me!
• As various alliance groups met up, each discussed the pecking order of who would go when.
• Talk of throwing HOH was talked. Derek X pointed out that it's easy to throw a comp yourself, but hard to throw it to a particular person.
• Xavier is adamant that Britini NOT win HOH this coming week.
• Yeah, I could see that.
• Meanwhile, Britini has avoided answering questions about who she would nominate if she did win.
• The pecking order seems to be Britini, Alyssa, Christian, Whitney, possibly Azah if she keeps acting out and playing emotional about other people's games and Derek F mainly because, other than cooking he generally lazes about in one of the nominations chairs or a bed.
• Of course, not necessarily in that order and after Brent goes this week.
• They talked about Brent getting so sick at the veto comp due to "motion sickness" yet he is a flight attendant on airplanes. Hmm.
• Tiffany, BB gold this season, doesn't seem to be the target of anyone.
• Even though Tiffany and Azah had words, I doubt Azah would even try targeting her.
• One thing we might want to keep in mind ... Tiffany is the OLD person in the house. Now that Frenchie is out, she has about ten years or more of life experience than any of them. 

Her relationship with Derek X keeps the target off her
 ... for now

Claire and Tiffany are the Thelma and Louise of the season!

Despite the showmance, Christian is more bearable as of late.

Not a showmance -- big alliance meeting!

Has repeatedly said he would be happy to make jury.
Let him.

Her days are numbered, mehinks.

Not even a boatmance going on here

I'm adding in this GIF from Hamsterwatch. The guys got facial sheets and this went down ...

they're working it #bb23 pic.twitter.com/uiCIeemR51

— hamsterwatch #bb23 (@hamsterwatch) July 25, 2021

BB23: Wild Card and Nominations Show Blog Party - July 25

 

Good evening! Amazing, isn't it? So far all the Sunday shows have started on time on the East Coast. I hope I didn't jinx things by mentioning that! 

Please remember -- this post is a NO SPOILER ZONE. Many people who don't watch the live feeds read the show posts. Please keep your comments to what is happening on the episode or even totally off topic, but no spoilers! Merci.

I'll be live blogging, updating this entry as the show airs here on the East Coast. Refresh the page to get the latest update! As always, the real party is in the comments area. I hope to see you there! 

Of course. I'm skipping the "Previously on" segment. But you knew that.

We pick up the action after Xavier's HOH starts. Britini is sure she's safe. No way would Xavier nominate her for the second week in a row. Brent is sure he's in with Xavier. Derek F tells us he's working with the Cookout and feels safe. Now, Alyssa is really safe as are all four Kings team members -- SarahBeth, Christian, Alyssa and Xavier.

Derek X, Kyland, Tiffany and Claire join up with them to work with the Kings. Azah is hoping her team might be safe. She doesn't know. They name their alliance the Royal Flush.

Brent is being his sexist self and making Alyssa uncomfortable. He is reminding me of Caleb stalking whoever that was some seasons back. It's a good think Alyssa has no bunny slippers. He's also after Hannah telling her all this ridiculous sexist stuff.

Tiffany talks with Xavier hoping that he will put Brent up. He's thinking Britini or Whitney to go up with Brent. Tiffany is a great manipulator leading him along.

Derek F thinks their are cute couples in the house. He wants Hannah and Derek X to get together. Hannah does have a crush on him. And, it seems like he's reciprocating! Christian and Alyssa are indeed cuddling together a lot although they don't want to admit showmance.

Derek X and Hannah talk about Brent. They threw the HOH comp just so Brent would not be safe. Now, that screams they want him out! Derek X, on the same team as Brent, tells us he has to play and throw the Wild Card so Brent will not be safe for sure.

Wild Card comp time. Tiffany wants to play to make sure the safety doesn't fall into the wrong hands. Tiffany, Britini and Derek X play the comp. Derek doesn't want Britini to win because he's thinking she will be on the block with Brent and doesn't want her to have safety. He will throw it to Tiffany.

The backyard us done up like a beach. There are balance beams. Unlucky 13 placing four giant cards that add up to 13 to eliminate another player. They can swap cards. Ohh ... Derek F sees them obviously going after Britini. Britini realizes it, too. In the heat of the moment Britini's mind goes math numb. Derek X makes the move and eliminates Britini. She's very upset. Tiffany knocks out Derek X. Her choice is to make herself and one member from each other team to be safe. Potentially Brent of Britini could be safe. Britini wants that safety!

She declines the offer of safety. She does that so Brent won't get safety although he thinks he's already safe.

Britini cries to her team. SarahBeth, Derek F and Azah all agree that Derek X and Tiffany were gunning for her in the comp. Azah is all confused. Britini cries some more.

Xavier and Tiffany talks about the merits of putting Britini and Brent up over Whitney and Brent. To do the latter he would be putting up two from the same team. Azah doesn't want him putting Britini up and tells him to put her (Azah) up in place of Britini. 

Now, Xavier has already put things in motion by suggesting to Brent that he goes up as a pawn with Britini as the target. Brent thinks he would be indeed a target because he's such a threat in the game. After all, physically he's a big threat. He is right that he won't be a pawn and threatens his relationship would never be the same if put up as such.

Time for the Nominations Ceremony -- Xavier first nominates Brent, then Britini.